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Rep. Gallego marks ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women

By PHX Reporter News Service | Dec 28, 2023

U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Phoenix) this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.

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Arizona Homeschool Theatre Group to present 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' Nov. 16-18

By PHX Reporter News Service | Nov 14, 2023

The Arizona Homeschool Theatre Group will present "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" during several performances this Thursday through Saturday.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Launches Green Curb Program

By PHX Reporter News Service | Nov 8, 2023

This week, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport proudly sponsors the annual Airports Going Green (AGG) conference.

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Phoenix history for Nov. 4, 2001: Arizona Diamondbacks win the World Series

By PHX Reporter News Service | Nov 4, 2023

On Nov. 4, 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks secured their first World Series title by defeating the New York Yankees 3-2 in Game 7.

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Hamilton: PVUSD ‘not good stewards of the taxpayer dollars’

By PHX Reporter News Service | Nov 1, 2023

Merissa Hamilton, CEO of Strong Communities Action, criticized Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) as not being "good stewards of taxpayer dollars" ahead of a proposed $340 million bond being sought by the school district on the Nov. 7 ballot.

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Charles Barkley: ‘I ain’t never leaving Arizona ‘til I’m dead’

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 28, 2023

Former Phoenix Suns player and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said he’s “never leaving Arizona.”

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Phoenix-based 'Facebook whistleblower' featured in new 'Police State' film

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 26, 2023

Phoenix-area resident Ryan Hartwig, who gained national attention for "hidden camera" footage about Facebook, is featured in “Police State,” the latest movie from filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza.

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A year after $14 million ‘budgeting mistake,’ PVUSD asking voters to approve $340 million bond

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 25, 2023

A year after a $14 million “mistake” led to a budget deficit for the district, the Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) is asking voters to approve a $340 million bond on the Nov. 7 ballot.

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Miss America 2023 Announced as APS Electric Light Parade Grand Marshal

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 17, 2023

The City of Phoenix and Arizona Public Service (APS) are excited to announce Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke as Grand Marshal for the 36th Annual APS Electric Light Parade.

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Rep. Judy Schweibert: ‘The statement that the child belongs to the parent really grates on me’

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 16, 2023

Rep. Judy Schweibert (D-LD2), who is running for Arizona State Senate in District 2, criticized the statement, ‘the child belongs to the parent’ during a legislative hearing earlier this year.

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Hamilton: Public comment at government meetings needs to be made ‘a right of the people’

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 14, 2023

Phoenix grassroots activist and former mayoral candidate Merissa Hamilton said public comment at Arizona government meetings should be protected and made a "right of the people."

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Four Phoenix theaters to show 'Police State' movie on October 23, 25

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 13, 2023

The latest movie from filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza, “Police State,” will be shown at four different Phoenix movie theaters on October 23 and 25.

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Ariz. House Speaker: ‘Hamas’ actions amount to terrorism, plain and simple’

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 10, 2023

Ariz. House Speaker Ben Toma (R) condemned Hamas’ attacks on Israel in a joint statement issued by the House Republican Caucus.

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Hamilton: Head of Secular AZ 'completely unstable'

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 8, 2023

Phoenix grassroots activist Merissa Hamilton called the Secular AZ Executive Director Jeanne Casteen "unstable" after Casteen posted a profanity-laden social media video criticizing local parents in the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) for speaking out about boys being allowed to use girls’ bathrooms within the school district.

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Former ASU Staffer: ‘It was really intimidation in the classroom’

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 5, 2023

Former ASU staffer Ann Atkinson said a faculty protest and her firing following an on-campus event with conservative speakers was an example of “intimidation in the classroom.”

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PHX Education Expert: ‘Exit and voice’ the only two options to reform education system

By PHX Reporter News Service | Oct 4, 2023

Phoenix resident Jason Bedrick, educational expert with The Heritage Foundation, said “exit and voice” are the two main options for parents who want to reform the state’s education system.

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Phoenix city council will vote to repeal unlawful guns-to-Ukraine ordinance

By PHX Reporter News Service | Sep 23, 2023

The Phoenix City Council will vote Sept. 26 to repeal its unlawful ordinance providing for the transfer of guns to Ukraine following an investigation by the state attorney general.

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Will Rep. Ruben Gallego, named to House conference committee on military budget, fight to keep the Navy’s drag queens?

By PHX Reporter News Service | Sep 21, 2023

U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ 3) has been named to the House and Senate conference committee that will craft the 2024 National Defense Reauthorization Act (NDAA)—the bill that funds America’s military.